![]() I also like to plan to have a nice large area for a tent or bounce house for bigger family events, so a 30 x 30' space is a good size to start with and keep large trees with spreading branching even farther away they don't encroach. I don't think these angles best show the area where you'll want to concentrate. Framed and enhanced by nice plantings and colorful pots as your accessories and it will draw you outside to enjoy. You’ll also have your furniture, fire pit and lighting, a carpet of sod. The ceiling is defined by the shade structure (or tree canopy), the walls by the fence or plants. Your outdoor room should have many elements an indoor room has. Then create an outdoor room that looks great while you’re looking out from the windows as well as serves your needs poolside. Have you thought about in a high traffic area of putting some synthetic turf and tying it into a putting green? Look at the great ideas on the site and think about what you’re going to be looking at the most when you’re in the house. If there are any other structures, future electrical for more lights or an eventual outdoor kitchen or irrigation, put in those services and sleeves underneath walkways. Just have them prep the beds and use mulch where you eventually want to do smaller planting that you can install yourself if you want. Move in all the bigger landscape trees and stuff you can and while you have the company or labor lined up to install the sod. Now that the project is bare dirt, it's better to do the most major additions now before you restore with sod. I'm not that familiar with which plants work best in Alabama but I think trees give the biggest bang for the buck. There are a lot of good suggestions here. if you use something with that style, you might want to change out your light pole to something a little more contemporary so it'll match. Again, make sure the designer is qualified and understands your needs, goals and I like that instant shade solution. Do not wing it, get a plan that makes sense on paper. ![]() will also had great interests and value during your season and evenings. Check out their work and finished product (minimum 5 years in the ground). It is important that you find a competent landscape designer or architect that understands plant colors, textures,complimentary combinations, growth habits, etc., so it matures properly (not get over grown and disproportion). Then the landscaping along the foundation, ornamental trees in the lawn will create scale, depth and interest. It depends upon the tones you select for the garage doors and drive, continuity is very important in creating a pleasing design theme for your home/yard. Maybe a brick that has some color to visually draw attention to the entry (a deep brownish/orange brick tone, pick up samples and bring them home). A new walkway, with a new/better material and shape would help. Which would be less costly than replacing the driveway surface, unless it is in your budget. Painting the garage doors a more neutral color that compliments the color pallet of your home would play them down and possibly doing an acid stain to the concrete drive as well. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and Google Privacy Policy and Terms apply.I agree with several of the previous comments made, there is too much emphasis on the driveway and the garage doors, opposed to the entry of your home. trademarks are registered trademarks of Gardens Alive!, Inc.
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